Centrix Bank President/CEO Joseph B. Reilly, second from left, poses for a photo after accepting the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 40th annual New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner. (Courtesy photo)

BEDFORD — The Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America presented Joseph B. Reilly, President/CEO of Centrix Bank, with a Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at its 40th Annual New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner on June 20.

Reilly was bestowed the evening’s highest honor by the Boy Scouts of America for his steadfast commitment and countless contributions to improving the health and well-being of the greater Manchester Community.

He has generously given his time to many organizations, including Granite United Way, NH Legal Assistance, Neighborworks Southern NH, Town of Bedford and NH Charitable Foundation.

After receiving the award, Reilly expressed his gratitude and appreciation to his colleagues at Centrix Bank for all their hard work and talent, because without their support, he would not have had the opportunity to participate in many of the community volunteer activities to which he has been involved over the years.

Reilly further commented that early on in his 34-year banking career, he was introduced to volunteering and believes it is the right thing to do and that we all have the responsibility to do so. He truly believes the work brought forth by so many nonprofit organizations is critical to enjoying strong communities, as well as providing an appropriate and necessary social services safety net.

The Boy Scouts of America’s Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner is an annual fundraising event for scouting in New Hampshire that recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations for contributing to the quality of life throughout our great state.